Brailsford, Dennis

Bareknuckles: Social History of Prize Fighting [Boxing History]

Cambridge: Lutterworth Press, 1988. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; Dust jacket is with price and hunt of a small rub on one lower corner. 9.5 inches tall; 176 pages with Chapter Notes, appendix and Index.

Brailsford's work is recognized for its thoroughness, providing insights into how bare-knuckle boxing was one of the first organized spectator sports and the first to boast a World Championship. Despite its popularity, the sport remained illegal throughout much of its history, adding complexity to its cultural and social implications. The book is noted for its detailed analysis and is considered an essential resource for those interested in the history of boxing and its societal context. [Adapted from Reviews]

Subjects: Prize Fighting, Boxing History, 19th-Century Sports, Social Dynamics in Sports, Sports History, Social History, Boxing.

Item #20617
ISBN: 0718826760

Price: $35.00